Snapper 1726315-02, 1694496 manual Initial Setup & Assembly, Assemble & Install Deflector

Assemble & Install Deflector

1.The two holes for mounting the deflector must be drilled out. Turn the deflector over, and notice that these two holes are started. Finishing drilling the two 11/32 inch holes (See Figure 4).

2.See Figure 4. Connect the deflector (A) to the deflec- tor brackets (O) with two 5/16-18 x 7/8 screws (F), 5/16 lockwashers (G), and 5/16 nuts (H). Install screws from the bottom.

3.Install two 7/16-14 x 2-1/4 capscrews (I), 7/16 lock- washers (J), and 7/16 nuts (K) as shown. Capscrews must be installed with lockwashers and nuts on the inside as shown in Figure 4.

4.Mark and drill two 13/32 holes (S & R) in mower deck. Use Template on page 9. Attach the front pivot bracket (B) using 3/8-16 x 1 carriage bolts, lock- washers, and nuts inserted through hole “S” see Figure 4).

Initial Setup & Assembly

5.Attach the back pivot bracket (C) to the existing hole in the mower deck formerly used to mount the deflec- tor rod. Attach using 3/8-16 x 7/8 carriage bolts, lockwashers, and nuts inserted through hole “P” (See Figure 4).

6.Use the hinge rod (D) to align the front and back pivot brackets (B and C) as shown.

7.Using the bracket for guidance, drill out hole “Q” using a 13/32” drill.

8.In the new drilled hole, install /8-16 x 1 capscrews (L), lockwasher (M), and nut (N). Install capscrew from the bottom.

9.Install the deflector (A) assembly. Insert the rod (D) through the brackets (B, O, and C) and spring (E). Secure with a cotter pin at each end.

10.Hook the spring on the rear deflector bracket (O), pre-load one turn, and hook second end on back pivot bracket (C).

			N	C
			M
			E
				Hole “P”
	B
N		K	J	Hole “Q”
				L
M				I
				O
Hole “R”
D
			H
			G
L
	O
Hole “S”				A
	F		Drill These 11/32” Holes From Back

Figure 4. Deflector
A. Deflector	F. Capscrew,	I. Capscrew,	L. Capscrew,
B. Pivot Bracket, Front.	5/16-18 x 7/8	7/16-14 x 2-3/4	3/8-16 x 1
C. Pivot Bracket, Back	G. Lockwasher,	J. Lockwasher, 7/16	M. Lockwasher, 3/8
D. Hinge Rod	5/16	K. Nut, 7/16-14	N. Nut, 3/8-16
E. Spring	H. Nut, 5/16-18		O. Deflector Bracket

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